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International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day

Indulge in the gooey goodness of International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day - don't miss out on this delectable dessert celebration!

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January 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJanuary 23

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYDesserts

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to indulge in some mouth-watering sweetness on January 23 for International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day! This decadent dessert has been a British favorite for centuries, with its moist sponge cake drizzled in rich toffee sauce. Legend has it that the recipe was created by mistake when a chef forgot to include sugar in a cake and improvised with some dates and syrup – resulting in this delicious treat we all know and love today. So why not celebrate this day by treating yourself (and maybe your loved ones) to a warm, gooey slice of sticky toffee pudding? Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.

TIMELINE

International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day Timeline

Origin of Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky toffee pudding, a British dessert, traces its roots back to the early 20th Century, although multiple claims exist about its exact origin.

Udny Arms Hotel Claim

The Udny Arms Hotel in Newburgh, Scotland, claims to have served the pudding as early as the 1960s, making it one of the oldest recorded instances of the dessert.

The Sharrow Bay Hotel Version

The Sharrow Bay Hotel in Lake District, England, started serving sticky toffee pudding around the 1970s, claiming it to be a secret recipe from a local villager.

Dessert Gains International Recognition

The dessert started gaining recognition internationally, with famous restaurants like Le Gavroche in London adding it to their menus.

Packaged Sticky Toffee Puddings

Major supermarkets began selling packaged versions of sticky toffee pudding, increasing its accessibility to the public at large.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day

Bake your own sticky toffee pudding

Put on your apron and get baking! Look up a recipe for sticky toffee pudding and try your hand at making this delicious dessert from scratch.

VISIT

Visit a local bakery

If baking isn't your thing, visit a local bakery and treat yourself to a slice of sticky toffee pudding. Support small businesses while satisfying your sweet tooth!

HOST

Host a British-themed dinner party

Gather some friends and celebrate International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day with a British-themed dinner party. Serve traditional British dishes, including sticky toffee pudding for dessert!

TRY

Try different variations of sticky toffee pudding

Challenge yourself to try different variations of sticky toffee pudding, such as adding chocolate or nuts, to find your favorite flavor combination.

ATTEND

Attend a cooking class

Sign up for a cooking class that focuses on making sticky toffee pudding. Not only will you learn a new skill, but you'll also get to enjoy the delicious results!

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day

It can be enjoyed year-round

While many holidays are specific to one season or another, International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day can be celebrated any time of the year! So whether it's cold and snowy or hot and sunny, you can always enjoy a slice of this delicious dessert.

It's a delicious and indulgent dessert

Sticky toffee pudding is a rich, moist cake made with dates and covered in a decadent toffee sauce. It's the perfect treat for those with a sweet tooth, and it's hard not to love its gooey, sticky goodness!

It has an interesting history

Although the exact origin of sticky toffee pudding is uncertain, it is believed to have been created in the 1970s by chef Francis Coulson. It quickly gained popularity and now has its own dedicated day of celebration - International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day!